Reading is a revolutionary act, an act of engagement in a culture that wants us to disengage. In The Lost Art of Reading, David L. Ulin asks a number of timely questions - why is literature important? What does it offer, especially now? Blending commentary with memoir, Ulin addresses the importance of the simple act of reading in an increasingly digital culture. Reading a book, flipping through hard pages, or shuffling them on screen - it doesn't matter. The key is the act of reading, and it's seriousness and depth. Ulin emphasizes the importance of reflection and pause allowed by stopping to read a book, and the accompanying focus required to let the mind run free in a world that is not one's own. Are we willing to risk our collective interest in contemplation, nuanced thinking, and empathy? Far from preaching to the choir, The Lost Art of Reading is a call to arms, or rather, to pages.

A Christian Perspective on the Joys of Reading Reading has become a lost art. With smartphones offering us endless information with the tap of a finger, it's hard to view reading as anything less than a tedious and outdated endeavor. This is particularly problematic for Christians, as many find it difficult to read even the Bible consistently and attentively. Reading is in desperate need of recovery. Recovering the Lost Art of Reading addresses these issues by exploring the importance of reading in general as well as studying the Bible as literature, offering practical suggestions along the way. Leland Ryken and Glenda Faye Mathes inspire a new generation to overcome the notion that reading is a duty and instead discover it as a delight.

Reading is a revolutionary act, an act of engagement in a culture that wants us to disengage. In The Lost Art of Reading, David L. Ulin asks a number of timely questions - why is literature important? What does it offer, especially now? Blending commentary with memoir, Ulin addresses the importance of the simple act of reading in an increasingly digital culture. Reading a book, flipping through hard pages, or shuffling them on screen - it doesn't matter. The key is the act of reading, and it's seriousness and depth. Ulin emphasizes the importance of reflection and pause allowed by stopping to read a book, and the accompanying focus required to let the mind run free in a world that is not one's own. Are we willing to risk our collective interest in contemplation, nuanced thinking, and empathy? Far from preaching to the choir, The Lost Art of Reading is a call to arms, or rather, to pages.

"The Lost Art of Reading" by Gerald Stanley Lee, published in 1902, is a thought-provoking exploration of the importance of reading and its role in shaping individual character and society. In this seminal work, Lee reflects on the decline of reading as a form of deep engagement with ideas and argues for its revitalization in an increasingly distracted and superficial culture. Lee begins by lamenting the loss of the art of reading in modern society, where people are inundated with information but often lack the patience or inclination to engage deeply with books. He argues that reading has become a lost art, replaced by superficial forms of entertainment and distraction that fail to nourish the mind and soul. Throughout the book, Lee explores the transformative power of reading, emphasizing its ability to broaden perspectives, deepen empathy, and cultivate moral and intellectual growth. He celebrates the unique intimacy of the reader-book relationship, where the reader is invited into the world of the text and engages in a dialogue with the author's ideas and insights. Lee also reflects on the societal implications of the decline of reading, arguing that a culture that neglects the importance of reading is at risk of losing its moral and intellectual compass. He warns against the dangers of a society that prioritizes entertainment over enlightenment and urges readers to reclaim the lost art of reading as a means of personal and societal renewal. "The Lost Art of Reading" is a timeless meditation on the value of reading in an age of distraction and superficiality. Lee's impassioned defense of reading as a form of intellectual and spiritual engagement continues to resonate with readers today, inspiring them to rediscover the joys and benefits of deep and thoughtful reading.

Reading is a revolutionary act, an act of engagement in a culture that wants us to disengage. In The Lost Art of Reading, David L. Ulin asks a number of timely questions - why is literature important? What does it offer, especially now? Blending commentary with memoir, Ulin addresses the importance of the simple act of reading in an increasingly digital culture. Reading a book, flipping through hard pages, or shuffling them on screen - it doesn't matter. The key is the act of reading, and it's seriousness and depth. Ulin emphasizes the importance of reflection and pause allowed by stopping to read a book, and the accompanying focus required to let the mind run free in a world that is not one's own. Are we willing to risk our collective interest in contemplation, nuanced thinking, and empathy? Far from preaching to the choir, The Lost Art of Reading is a call to arms, or rather, to pages.